Oct 22 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase JPM.N CEO Jamie Dimon would consider a government role, perhaps that of the Treasury Secretary, if Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris wins the US presidential election, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) chief Jamie Dimon has publicly praised former President Donald Trump while being careful to stay neutral in this year’s presidential election. But he has privately expressed support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign — and even an openness to serving in her cabinet if she wins.

Bill Gates and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon — are secretly supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, the N.Y. Times reported yesterday in separate stories. Why it matters: Former President Trump has threatened retribution against Democratic donors and political opponents.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon privately backs Kamala Harris for president, a New York Times investigation has revealed. The chief executive has reportedly not made his stance known publicly because he is afraid that Donald Trump will retaliate against people and companies who opposed his run if he is elected next month.

JPMorgan spokesman Joseph Evangelisti emphasises that Dimon has never publicly endorsed a presidential candidate; instead, he speaks on policies to help strengthen the country and lift communities.

JPMorgan Chase raised its forecast for lending profits this year, but CEO Jamie Dimon warned about the need for caution in a statement: "While inflation is slowing and the U.S. economy remains resilient,

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, may consider a role as Treasury Secretary if Kamala Harris becomes U.S. President. Though Dimon downplayed the likelihood, he maintains that patriotism might motivate him to serve his country over his company.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon would consider a government role, perhaps that of the Treasury Secretary, if Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris wins the U.S. presidential election, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

The JPMorgan CEO has not publicly backed either candidate and has explicitly stated he is not interested in roles like Treasury Secretary.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is not mulling a role in either a Harris or Trump administration, a source close to Dimon told Forbes, disputing a report Tuesday that Dimon was open to working under Kamala Harris,

Speculation is mounting that JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is backing Kamala House for the White House and could even join her administration — despite recent denials and downplaying from company insiders including the Wall Street titan himself.